My next and last animal tutorial for the day is not going to be on some genetically made species, instead it will be on an animal that has been around for millions of years, and has changed very little over time. Normally I would say that this is an ugly animal, but after looking at it, I can see how it is a very interesting creature. Up next I will show you "how to draw a Malaya Tapir", step by step. These animals are mainly thought to be related to pigs. The fact is, tapirs are closer relatives to horses and rhinos. An interesting fact about tapir is that all five species are considered to be an endangered. In February of 2010, a new Malaya tapir was born at the San Diego Zoo. The baby tapir was named Tembikai, and I have to say it was a very cute baby. The Malayan tapir is native to Asia, and it is the largest breed of all four different tapir species. What makes the Malayan tapir so different than the rest, is its markings and their odd snouts. There is only one tapir that is black and white like a panda and that is the Malaya. The whole front part of their body up to the back of the shoulders is all black. From the shoulders to the rear it is all white, and then the markings switch back to black at the butt and hind legs. The tips of the ears however are white, and the toes are sometimes lighter in color as well. These remarkable animals grow to be anywhere between six and eight feet long, and between three to almost four feet in height. You would think that an animal of this size would weigh quite a bit, but surprisingly they only get to be around five to seven hundred pounds. Their snouts that most people think are trunks are actually an extension of their nose and lip. These animals have poor eye sight, but they make up for their flaw by having excellent hearing and smell. They use their elongated nose and lip to strip branches of leaves, and they can also pick themselves a variety of fruits. Tapir love the water, and they will often spend a lot of time submerging themselves in it as they like to take cool baths. Even though these animals are not seldom seen or talked about, they are a very interesting and beautiful species, and it’s sad that they are endangered because of hunting and loss of their habitat. I do hope you enjoy drawing a Malay tapir. It is definitely worth your time to tackle this lesson. Okay that’s it for this description, I will be back shortly with more drawing fun. Adios people and enjoy!

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